Alternative Pop Rock From Static Lives Brings A Driving Energy With Modest On Criminal Records

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Alternative Pop Rock From Static Lives Brings A Driving Energy With Modest On Criminal Records

25/11/2025

Static Lives
Modest
Criminal Records

Featuring the awesome vibe of songwriter, singer, and front woman, Lori, the latest offering from the Criminal Records roster of class is Static Lives. By reinventing the 80s with electronic glamour and pounding rhythms, a new dimension of studio wizardry brings out an epic and modern feel. Their new single is out now, by the name of Modest. There is very little information about this band, and rather than making something up, let’s just move along and listen to the music. Maybe they really do live in a giraffe.

A bouncing electro bass begins the beat as drums and lyrics enter on the next bar. Lori puts us through our paces with her dualistic vocal style, she has range, emotional projection, and a confidence we can’t paint over. A smooth rhythm pinches the timing as synths glitter and shine within the mix. Vocal forms the avenue, we ride along with Lori as the verse chorus buzzes through the bus lane at decent speed. The girl next door quality of the vocal gives us a sense of party time that reminds us of balloons and goodie bags. Fun, upbeat, and easy to recognise, powerpop meets post-punk in fishnets and fur.

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